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This remarkable table breed is considered a national treasure in its native France. Reputed to be the best-tasting chicken in the world, a roasted Bresse can cost hundreds of dollars at a Parisian restaurant. Greenfire Farms is the original and only importer of this extraordinary breed.
Egg Color tinted
Egg Size Large
Average number of eggs per year 250
Gamefowl no
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin France
Also called Bresse Gauloise
Cold tolerant no
Year of import(s) 2015, 2017
A beautiful French breed with a very unique look and excellent taste.
Egg Color white
Egg Size Medium
Average number of eggs per year 100 - 120
Gamefowl no
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin France
Cold tolerant yes
Year of import(s) 2017
The Gauloise Dorée is an ultra-rare breed and actually, the oldest chicken breed in France that provided genetics to every other chicken breed that would later emerge from France.
Egg Color white
Egg Size Medium
Average number of eggs per year 150 - 200
Gamefowl no
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin France
Cold tolerant no
Year of import(s) 2021
Reputed to lay the best-tasting eggs in the world, our Marans were directly imported from national champion French bloodlines. We breed imported black copper and white varieties.
Egg Color brown
Egg Size Large
Average number of eggs per year 150 - 200
Gamefowl no
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin France
Cold tolerant no
Year of import(s) 2015, 2018